OpenAI’s New Flex Mode Cuts Costs in Half
OpenAI just dropped Flex processing, a cheaper way to run AI models if you don’t mind waiting a bit. It’s in beta for the new o3 and o4-mini models and slashes costs by 50%—perfect for non-urgent tasks like testing or background work. Think of it like flying coach instead of business: slower, but way cheaper. Also, heads-up—if you're in usage tiers 1 to 3, you'll need to verify your ID to use o3.